A Whirlpool ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The North Aurora list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near North Aurora
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Aurora. 1 list an address in North Aurora, and the rest are spread across Aurora (24), Naperville (6), and St. Charles (3). No company within 30 miles of North Aurora names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Dacor Elite Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from North Aurora. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.1, 2.4 |
Closest matches for North Aurora: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Oswego, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells upright freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), 4-door refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Ice clumping in the bin. Break up clumps with a plastic utensil, check that nothing blocks the freezer door gasket, clean the bin and confirm the freezer is set near 0°. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
- Ice maker leaking. Confirm the water filter is installed correctly and look for a loose water connection at the back of the unit or the hinge area. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Leaking from the Ice Maker - Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
If the ice maker has a reset button, press and hold it for a few seconds; if not, unplug the refrigerator for 1 minute and plug it back in. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Reading a Whirlpool Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PO | Power outage alert: power was lost and the freezer warmed to about 18°F or higher. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - PO Error Code - Refrigerator |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Aurora and freezer repair in North Aurora.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- Run the cleaning cycle on a freestanding ice maker with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the cleaning light comes on, at least every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Why the Freestanding Ice Maker Should be Cleaned?
- Defrost a chest freezer when frost reaches about 1/4 inch and at least once a year, removing the drain cap first and using a plastic scraper. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What North Aurora Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in North Aurora come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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Hiring a Repair Company in North Aurora
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Aurora, IL
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in North Aurora
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Aurora
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a North Aurora technician bring the right parts.